Florence M. Slack

FLORENCE M. SLACK 93, of Roseburg, Oregon passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Riverview Terrace, her home for 5 months. She was born September 23, 1918 in Alborn, Minnesota to George P. and Florence M. (Audette) Gravelle. Flo lived in Duluth, Minnesota, Weimer, Oregon, Winston, Oregon and Roseburg, Oregon. She worked as a secretary for Hanson Plumbing in 1957-1958, a school bus driver from 1958 until 1968 and owned and operated Flo's Yarn Shop from 1968 until 1977. Flo was an avid bowler. She belonged to the OSWBA since 1952, RWBA since 1952, National, State and Local 600 Clubs. Flo had numerous, too many to list, awards, honors and offices. Those in the Bowling World know of her many offices she held until her later years. Flo bowled in the Oregon Women's Bowling Association State Tournaments for 56 years. Bowling is what kept her going. Her last day to bowl was August 25, 2011. Flo also enjoyed anything to do with yarn and crafts. Survivors include her daughter Marian Blenker and husband Bill; sons Major Willard E. Slack and his wife Judy and James E. Slack and his wife Dottie; 8 grandchildren, 6 grandchildren and nephews. Flo was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 62 years, Norman R. Slack A Celebration of Flo's life will be held at Ten Down Bowling on Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm. Private inurnment will be held within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens.